Pulley update

[Quazar73]

got tractor back together.. all i need to do is get new thermostat and put in coolant. here are some pics of total tear down and put together..

 

[Quazar73]

hey how much coolant does this tractor really take? and as far as a thermostat is it better to run 180 degree or 160? looking for opinions

 

[gstrom99]

160 is the standard, available everywhere. it takes several gallons (3?) but the tip is to only fill just above the core.

 

[Dell (WA)]

Quazar........while summtimes you can find 180* thermostats, be satisfied with the 160* stat. Pointy end towards the radiator.

I use about 2-gals of 50/50 anti-freeze. Most of the time you can't drain the gal of anti-freeze innna the block. Donnna worry, just keep the core covered. Simple, eh? .......Dell

 

[NOXJohn]

There is nothing wrong with a 180 degree thermostat but a 160 degree will do just fine. I have a 160 degree in my 1949 8N which also has a temperature gage. In winter pushing snow I need to block off part of the radiator to get the engine temperature above 160 degrees. In the summer cutting grass the temperature goes up to about 190 degrees.

 

[Quazar73]

wierd question... just realized the tractor did not have a thermostat on it before i tore it down.. where is it to be located? any harm in no thermostat?

 

[DollarBill]

Quazar, you want a thermostat. The engine heats up quicker which helps reduce sludge in the oil and it prevents hot/cold spots in the block.

Thermostat is located in the top radiator hose - I use dish soap to help slide it into place. You may want to put a tywrap around the outside to prevent it creeping up toward the radiator. As Dell stated, the pointy end of the t-stat goes toward the radiator.